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Barcelona chief Joan Laporta reveals Frenkie de Jong 'wants to stay and we want him to stay' despite Manchester United and Chelsea links... but insists he must take a pay cut as debt-ridden Catalans look to balance books after spending spree

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has reiterated that he wants Frenkie de Jong to stay at the Spanish club - but the Dutchman must be prepared to accept a pay cut.

De Jong has been Manchester United's number one target all summer, with Erik ten Hag keen to link-up with the midfielder he coached during their time together at Ajax. Chelsea have also been linked with the Dutch star, too.

A fee between the Red Devils and Barcelona has been agreed, with United set to pay an initial £63million for the 25-year-old to bring him to Old Trafford.